Lady Gaga calls for an end to Kanye jokes in emotional show of support

The rapper is reportedly now "doing much better" after being hospitalised "for his own health and safety"

Lady Gaga has shared a heartfelt message of support for Kanye West on Twitter this evening (November 23).

The rapper was reportedly hospitalised “for his own health and safety” on Monday (November 21) after suffering from “severe sleep deprivation”.

It has since been reported that West, who had been behaving erratically at recent live shows, is “doing much better”.

“It’s not funny to joke about anyone’s possible or not possible mental illness, this is a sensitive time for many. Let’s be kind & loving,” Gaga wrote on Twitter this evening. “While I don’t agree with everything he does I hope the public shows compassion and [heart emoji] for @kanyewest and each other. One love. One Race.”

She then tweeted at West: “I support & love u brother, I see in you bravery & courage to stop this tour & take care of YOU. You are a GREAT artist.”

It's not funny to joke about anyone's possible or not possible mental illness, this is a sensitive time for many. Let's be kind & loving. ❤️